Teen Recovery Group

A Supportive Space for Teens Navigating Eating Disorder Recovery

You’ve come a long way in recovery—but sometimes, it still feels lonely.
Maybe you’ve stepped back from weekly therapy, or you’re doing “well enough,” but still feel stuck with food, your body, or emotions you can’t quite name. You might crave connection with others who get it—people who understand the daily push and pull of recovery without needing you to explain.

The Teen Recovery Group is a space for teens like you—strong, insightful, and still figuring things out. It’s a place to speak honestly about the hard stuff, celebrate the small wins, and learn new ways to cope that actually make sense for your life.

Led by a compassionate therapist who understands the nuances of eating disorder recovery, this group offers more than just support—it offers belonging. You’ll build community, grow self-trust, and deepen your recovery in a way that feels real—not performative.

You don’t have to go it alone. This group is here to walk with you.

What you’ll learn

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    Strengthen and expand on coping skills

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    Understand barriers to recovery and how to prevent relapse

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    Explore and build self-care rituals

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    Improve body image and challenge unhelpful beliefs

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    Learn tools to manage challenges and setbacks

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    Build connection and trust in a safe and supportive community

Teen Recovery Group

📅 Date: Mondays 5-6pm

📍 Location: 2082 Union Street San Francisco, CA

🌿 Fee: $50.00 per session (Sliding Scale Spots Available)

🌟 Facilitated by Virginia Watkins, AMFT 150374, APCC 18162 (Supervised by Erika Bent, LMFT 114150, LPCC 3332)

🎟️ Register Today! We have rolling admission so you can sign up anytime.

🌈 See you there! 🌈

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Why Join the Teen Recovery Group?

Recovery doesn’t end when individual sessions slow down—or when you're “doing better.” In fact, it’s often in this in-between space that extra support can make the biggest difference. The Teen Recovery Group offers a safe, affirming space to continue growing, connecting, and staying grounded in your values.

Here’s why this group can be a powerful next step:

  • Community matters. Being around others who understand eating disorder recovery helps reduce shame and isolation.

  • Structure supports healing. Weekly sessions provide consistent touchpoints for reflection, accountability, and growth.

  • Skills become habits. Practice coping tools, self-care strategies, and body image work in real time—with feedback and support.

  • You get to share—and be seen. Your story, your progress, and your struggles are valid here. You don’t have to pretend or hide.

Whether you’re craving connection, needing extra motivation, or just don’t want to lose momentum, this group can help anchor you in your recovery.

Who this group is for:

This group is for teens ages 12–18, of all genders, who are in recovery from any type of eating disorder. It’s a great fit for those who are medically stable, feeling motivated to stay in recovery, and open to connecting with peers who understand what it’s like to navigate the ups and downs of healing.

Whether you're further along or still finding your footing, this group offers a supportive space to share, reflect, and grow—together.

Themes that may be discussed:

  • Dealing with food-related anxiety

  • Navigating social events and peer pressure

  • Understanding and honoring hunger/fullness cues

  • Media and body image

  • Self-worth beyond appearance

  • Celebrating small wins in recovery

  • Preventing relapse

Ready to take the next step?

Spots are limited. Sign up today!

Let’s keep your recovery moving forward—together. Reserve your spot and embark on a journey to lasting wellbeing for you and your loved one! If you’re interested in 1:1 personalized support, check out our other services here.

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About the facilitator:

Virginia Watkins, AMFT 150374, APCC 18162 is an Associate Therapist at Cypress Wellness Collective with a warm, relational approach rooted in evidence-based practices. Virginia works at both Cypress Wellness Collective and The Healthy Teen Project, where she specializes in guiding teens and families through the complexities of eating disorders. Her extensive training, including certification as an Intuitive Eating Coach, and her experience as a nutrition educator, further equip her to support teens in healing their relationship with food and their bodies.

Virginia is passionate about helping teens reconnect with themselves and their bodies, and she creates a safe, inclusive space for group members to share, reflect, and grow together in recovery.

Virginia is supervised by Erika Bent, LMFT 114150, LPCC 3332

✺ Frequently Asked Questions ✺

  • It’s ideal to be working with a therapist or dietitian, but not required. This group can also be a great transitional support.

  • The group is best suited for medically stable teens. If you’re unsure, we’re happy to consult with you or your provider to determine fit.

  • This group is teen-only to encourage open sharing. However, we can provide brief updates or referrals for family support if needed.

  • Workshops happen monthly on the third Thursday at noon.

  • No—participants are screened at the beginning to make sure they’re a good fit for the group. Participants are asked to commit to at least 6 sessions to foster consistency and safety within the group.

  • The group is intended for teens ages 12-18 years old. The actual age range of the group will depend on who may be participating at any given time.

Cypress offers Family Based Treatment (FBT), individual and family therapy, nutrition counseling, and parent coaching in the San Francisco Bay Area.

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